What wallpaper Mohammed Siraj downloaded on his phone to inspire himself, before delivering India a miracle win at The Oval vs England

In one of the most dramatic finishes in recent Test history, Mohammed Siraj delivered a spell that will be remembered for years. But before he bowled a single ball that day, he turned to something simple but powerful for inspiration—a wallpaper on his phone that said “Believe", reported IANS. That quiet moment of faith set the tone for what would become a miracle win for India at The Oval. England needed just 35 runs with four wickets in hand. Siraj made sure they didn’t get them.

With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable, the pressure was immense. But Siraj, also a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Telangana, shouldered the responsibility like a seasoned warrior. He ended the Test with a sensational five-wicket haul on the final day, finishing with 5 for 104 in 30.1 overs and nine wickets in the match. His morning spell shifted the momentum instantly—removing Jamie Smith, then trapping Jamie Overton with a sharp nip-backer.



When Prasidh Krishna knocked over Josh Tongue with a pinpoint yorker, the game hung by a thread.
England’s Chris Woakes, playing through a dislocated shoulder, nearly pulled off a heist with Gus Atkinson. But Siraj returned at just the right moment, got Atkinson to edge behind, and sealed a six-run win that helped India level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.

Siraj later shared that he always believed he could win the game from any point. The phone wallpaper wasn't just decoration—it was a mindset. A simple emoji of belief. That belief, and some serious skill, brought India back from the edge and gave fans a finish they won’t forget.